Need Registered Nurse (with ACLS /BLS Certifications)

360 IT Professionals; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Registered Nurse for multiple units, including Medical/Surgical and Emergency Department. Candidates must possess ACLS and BLS certifications and have a minimum of 2 years experience in the respective nursing specialty. RNs are required to assess patient conditions, provide emergency care, and document nursing care accurately. This full-time role covers shifts of 8 or 12 hours per day with a potential 13-week contract.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience within the last 5 years.
• Must have 2 years working in MICU/SICU with relevant certifications.
• Must have 2 years working in Behavioral Health with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and plans nursing care for patients.
• Provides emergency care as indicated.
• Documents nursing care accurately in records.

Skills

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Ability to conduct psychosocial assessment

Critical thinking in emergencies

Venipuncture and blood drawing

Education

Current Registered Nurse License

Job description

Need Registered Nurse (with ACLS /BLS Certifications)

Full-time

RNs are required in the following units: Medical/Surgical, Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MICU/SICU), Behavioral Health, Dialysis and Emergency Department (ED). Medical/Surgical units service multiple providers, ordering treatments, phlebotomies, and medications for various medical or surgical disorders. Other requirements include an initial and ongoing physical and psychosocial assessment and emergent treatment as needed. The Dialysis clinic provides hemodialysis for up to 30 chronic patients, as well as inpatients and ICU patients, and Iron infusions for patients followed by the Nephrology Service.

RNs shall provide coverage 8 or 12 hours per day (including Federal Holidays) for an undetermined length of time, not to exceed a 13-week period.

A. Work performed

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for a specific patient or group(s) of patients with attention to their physical and psychosocial needs. Assesses and reports changes in the patient’s condition.
• Provides emergency care as indicated and/or as needed.
• Ensures continuity of care by collaborating with co-workers, reviewing pertinent patient information, conducting nursing rounds and conferences, and updating nursing plans of care.
• Documents nursing care in the electronic record according to service standards which accurately reflects the patient’s condition and maximizes continuity of care efforts within the tour of duty.
• Utilizes Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) to accurately document medications and follow-up effectiveness.
• Performs treatments and procedures consistent with approved standards and the needs of individual patients in an organized, timely manner.
• Fosters a holistic approach to patient care through collaboration with others during multidisciplinary rounds and then updating nursing plans to facilitate desired patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates respect for the patient and family while administering nursing care and maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.

B. Knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job

• Ability to conduct a psychosocial and physical assessment
• Understanding of adult learning principles
• Venipuncture and blood drawing capability from various central venous lines
• Application of sterile dressings, wet to dry dressings, medicated dressings (such as algiderm, colloids, betadine, etc.)
• Application and monitoring of protective devices
• Use of the pulse oximeter
• Use of blood glucose monitoring equipment
• Use of the “doppler”
• Use of intravenous infusion pumps
• Administration of various IV push medications per Center Policy Memorandum

C. Specific experience required for applicable section placement

Potential contract nurses in all sub categories listed below are expected to perform all requirements listed above in section “B” as well as the specific duties described below relating to each section. All nurses shall have current Registered Nurse License. The listed requirements below are considered the minimum qualifications for placement in each specialty assignment:

1. Medical/Surgical:

• Application and telemetry monitoring with follow through on findings
• Must have a documented minimum of 2 years (24 months) working a Medical/Surgical nursing assignment within an inpatient hospital environment within the past 5 years (60 months).
• Must have BLS Certification.

2. MICU/SICU:

• Ability to respond to emergent situations using critical thinking
• Application of monitoring system to include invasive components
• Comprehensive understanding of commonly used ICU equipment
• Must have a documented minimum of 2 years (24 months) working a MICU/SICU nursing assignment within an inpatient hospital environment within the past 5 years (60 months).
• Must have ACLS and BLS Certification.

3. Behavioral Health:

• Ability to safely de-escalate and manage disruptive behavior
• Must have a documented minimum of 2 years (24 months) working a Behavioral Health nursing assignment within an inpatient hospital environment within the past 5 years (60 months).
• Must have BLS Certification.
• Experience in the provision of dialysis services patients with end stage renal disease who require hemodialysis treatments.
• Must have a documented minimum of 2 years (24 months) working a Dialysis nursing assignment within an inpatient hospital environment within the past 5 years (60 months).
• Must have BLS Certification.

5. Emergency Department:

• Ability to diagnose, monitor and treat patient responses to life threating health problems and coordinate the care delivered by various health care providers.
• This nurse will use independent and multidisciplinary collaborative interventions to restore patient stability, anticipate patient care needs, prevent complications and achieve and maintain optimal patient responses.
• Must have a documented minimum of 2 years (24 months) working a Emergency nursing assignment within an inpatient hospital environment within the past 5 years (60 months).
• Must have ACLS and BLS Certification.

Kindly share your resume to priya.sharma@_360itpro.com or call me on 510-254-33-00 Ext. 130